Osama Krayem also suspect in Paris attacks: reports

Another of the men suspected of participation in the Brussels terror attacks is now also suspected of involvement in the Paris attacks, Belgian media reported Tuesday citing the federal prosecutor.

Krayem’s fingerprints were found in several hideouts used by terrorists as they prepared for the both November’s Paris attacks and March’s blasts in Brussels, according to broadcaster VRT.

He was arrested on April 8, the same day as Mohamed Abrini, the alleged third perpetrator of the attack on Brussels national airport on March 22.

CCTV footage showed Krayem standing next to Khalid el-Bakraoui, who blew himself up on a train at Maalbeek station, minutes before the explosion in the metro took place. Authorities suspect Krayem bought bags used by the Brussels bombers.

Belgian newspaper De Standaard reported Friday that Krayem told investigators he was carrying a bag full of explosives but decided not to detonate at the last moment.

The March 22 attacks on Brussels’ Zaventem airport and at Maalbeek metro station killed 32 people and injured more than 300. In November, 130 people were killed in attacks in Paris and another 368 were injured.